Position Details
Position Information
| Requisition Number |
S3827P |
| Home Org Name |
Schl Fisheries Aquac Aquat Sci |
| Division Name |
College of Agriculture |
| Position Title |
Research Assistant |
| Job Class Code |
HA01A/B/C |
| Appointment Status |
Full-time |
| Part-time FTE |
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| Limited Term |
Yes |
| Limited Term Length |
1 year |
| Job Summary |
TWO
POSITIONS
AVAILABLE!
The
College of Agriculture at Auburn University is excited to recruit candidates for their
Research Assistant position with the Scholl of Fisheries, Aquaculture & Aquatic Sciences.
Individuals selected for these positions will assist with field work (i.e., electrofishing, setting nets) on rivers and reservoirs in Alabama, Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas working on current and future research projects. Additionally, the selected individuals will assist in laboratory work such as otolith preparation and fish aging.
Three-year limited term positions. Continuation will be contingent upon availability of funding.
Why employees choose Auburn: Auburn University was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama's best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years. Employees enjoy competitive benefits that include top-notch health insurance, generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, flexible spending accounts and more! Learn more about Auburn's impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting
aub.ie/working-at-auburn. |
| Essential Functions |
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Assist with fish sampling and habitat data/water quality collection efforts in the field (rivers and reservoirs)
- Prepare otoliths for processing and assist with determining estimated age
- Take fin clips, weigh fish, and remove other structures and preserve for the PI
- Enter field and laboratory data and provide summary tables
- Maintain laboratory and field equipment such as microscopes, electrofishing boats, boat motors, trailers, and trucks
- Perform other duties as assigned
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Minimum Qualifications
| Minimum Qualifications |
Level I: Bachelor's degree in Fisheries, Natural Resource Ecology & Management, or closely related; no experience required.
Level II: Bachelor's degree in Fisheries, Natural Resource Ecology & Management, or closely related field and 2 years of experience relevant to the position.
Level III: Bachelor's degree in Fisheries, Natural Resource Ecology & Management, or closely related field and 4 years of experience relevant to the position.
Substitutions Allowed for Experience:
Substitution allowed for Experience: When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience. |
Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
| Minimum Skills and Abilities |
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| Minimum Technology Skills |
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| Minimum License and Certifications |
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Desired Qualifications
| Desired Qualifications |
1. Experience with identification of large river fishes of the Red River basin.
2. Experience with sampling fishes across broad geographic areas in field settings.
3. Field experience with radio or acoustic tracking. |
Posting Detail Information
| Salary Range |
$33,300 - $57,900 |
| Job Category |
Research |
| Working Hours if Non-Traditional |
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| City position is located in: |
Auburn |
| State position is located: |
AL |
| List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position |
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| Posting Date |
08/01/2024 |
| Closing Date |
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| EEO Statement |
AUBURN
UNIVERSITY IS AN
AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION/
EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/
EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their
website to learn more. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Please utilize the attachment feature of our online employment site and attach/upload a cover letter and resume. |
| Quick Link for Internal Postings |
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/47360 |
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Auburn
$33,300 - $57,900
tuition assistance
Nov 16, 2024